Issue 94 - April 2023

Model Barbara Cia (Czech Republic)
Can you tell us a little about you? I'm coming from Ostrava industrial town in Czech
Republic. I'm coming from artistic background so when I was around 8 years old I started to
sing in kids opera choir and later was studying jewellery making. When I moved to London
before my twenties somehow I got into a modelling, which in the end has become my fulltime
job and hobby.
If you could change anything about yourself, what would it be? Maybe it sounds unlikely,
but I wouldn't change anything. I've learned to love my body the way it is and my crazy mind
is what makes me, me.
How did you start modelling? I actually moved to London to continue in doing theatre/
acting and I bumped into few opportunities to be in Tony&Guy Academy as a head/hair for
their students. And on about fourth session Jayson Gray (many awards winner hair colourist
and amazing man) asks me if I want to come more regularly and suddenly I'm there doing
hair model almost 4 years.
What do you think of the work as a model? I think amazing job, but also hard and not for
everybody. Standing in front of the camera or walking catwalk is only the top of the iceberg.
There's so much work and preparation behind.
What is your beauty regimen? Proper wash up of my face, little massage and good splash
with cold water. This all includes neck. That's really it.
What are your personal qualities which distinguish you from others? Well I think I wouldn't
point out a qualities but rather say it's my personality itself.
I've never been ordinary and it would bother me at some point in my life. But friends around
me always made sure I won't get lost in trying to be "normal" :) .
What are your plans for the future? Haha so many, keep traveling definitely and also start
my own business.
What are some of your favorite experiences so far? There are so many, but probably hiking
and sleeping in wild on my own in Mallorca and Seeing Alhambra.
Do you have any advice for those who want to start modelling? Stop and think twice before
you say yes or do anything. You don't have to do what you didn't sign up for. Also best
models learned how to be professional and easygoing.
What do you think of the magazine? Modellenland Magazine for me is amazing.
Showcasing talents and giving them opportunity to shine is real gold. Thank you :)
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